Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks to Overturn Money Transmission Conviction
Roman Storm challenges his conviction, citing a jury deadlock on major charges and disputes over trial evidence and venue in New York.
Fact Check
Multiple sources confirm Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder, was convicted on a charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in August 2025 (IRS.gov, Business Insider, DL News). Following this, sources explicitly state he is taking action to overturn the verdict. CoinTelegraph reports he asked a judge to 'dismiss his conviction,' and DL News states, 'He is currently appealing his conviction.'
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Summary
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has petitioned a federal judge to dismiss charges after his August conviction for operating an unlicensed money transmission business. While the jury found him guilty of this charge, they were unable to reach a verdict on more serious counts of money laundering and sanctions evasion. His legal team argues that the evidence failed to demonstrate criminal intent and disputes the trial venue in New York.
Terms & Concepts
- Crypto Mixer: A service that obfuscates cryptocurrency transaction trails by mixing funds, enhancing privacy but often drawing regulatory scrutiny.
- Money Transmission License: A legal authorization required for businesses that transfer funds or digital assets between parties.